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Budget 2026: what it means for defence and resilience Ahead of the Budget, we set out three priorities: a credible defence funding trajectory, investment in interconnected national resilience, and practical measures to mobilise private capital. Wednesday’s announcements provide a stronger foundation across these areas, although important questions remain about implementation and the balance of investment. First, there is greater clarity on defence funding. The Government has

The threat of conflict – an abstract idea in recent decades – is rapidly becoming real. The Defence Secretary has warned that Britain must be ready for potential conflict within little more than 1,000 days. Alongside this, households are being advised to keep three days of food and water for emergencies. These messages bring national preparedness into everyday life and give Wednesday’s Budget a particular urgency. They also raise a fundamental question: how will government re